So awesome. I've never been a fan of this particular ship, but I have a degree in English and I found your comparison between Snape and Darcy quite thought-provoking (I took an entire course just on Austen!). Can I please please read the unedited version?

Author's Response: Wow, that's quite a compliment. I'm a huge Austen fan but never had any formal study in it. I just like the books. The first time I read P&P a few years ago I was immediately struck by the similarities. As Snape's story progressed in canon it became even more apparent to me. So in my own little fanfic world I can express that to others.
The unedited version can be found on both Ashwinder & Fanfic.net - same penname, same story name & same chapter #. I hope you enjoy it!

Alan Rickman is in a movie called Bottle Shock. I saw a movie picture on a cab in New York. I glanced at the cab but it started moving before I could see it but it was Alan Rickman with a gun, I think. But he is one of the main actors.

Author's Response: Yeah, that is the latest movie that he has done. It was a festival movie and hasn't been released in theaters yet (which makes me mad). He also did a movie called Noble Son and it's the same thing, festival movie and not released. Bottle Shock is a movie about wine and Alan plays a judge in a competition. Not sure why he would have a gun, but you never know.

What a delightful story. I've read several attempts on this pairing and found it very refreshing that you chose to have the primary setting outside the school and use of the characters of Draco and his father. Keep up the good work. PS. any idea of how many more chapters to expect?

Author's Response: Thanks. I've always been more drawn to their relationship beginning while Hermione is still his student (not sure what that says about me, but whatever), but it's fun to take Severus out of the school enviroment and see him about town. And Draco and Lucius, mmm... they're just too delectable not to throw into the mix. :)
I'm not sure at this point how many chapters there will be. Only a couple more... definately less than 20. Stay tuned!

I love how you let Hermione be the know-it-all that she is. Many Severus/Hermione fics forget this important fact, making Hermione almost unrecognizable:(Great chapter, I can hardly wait for more!:D

Author's Response: Thanks so much. Being a know-it-all is one of Hermione's foremost canon characteristics and important to include. I always find it hilarious when she is dealing with Severus because he's a bit of a know-it-all too so they have that in common but also clash over it.
Next chapter will be out soon.

Severus Snape is a Snarky Bastard. But he is a unusal charater but a good one. That kiss was awsome and very cute. I am gald Severus is played by Alan Rickman for the movies because he is a snarky Bastard. But a cute one. Update soon.

Ana

Author's Response: I'm admittedly obsessed with Severus Snape. I honestly don't know why, but I love him to pieces, including him snarky bastard/death eater side. I am a sucker for bad boys (Lucius is my second favorite character).
I'm also obsessed with Alan Rickman. I love everything he was ever in. He is incredibly sexy for an older man and his voice reduces me to a puddle of goo. lol
Now the really weird thing is that when I see Severus in my mind (which is probably more often than what is normal, lol), he doesn't look like Alan Rickman. I don't know why. I love Alan as Snape in the movies, I think he does a fabulous job, but it's just not how I picture him in my mind.
Next chapter will be up soon.

That was a good chapter. I have been in New York for a couple days so I haven't been able to use the internet so this is the first time I have been online. Those 2 new chapters were really good. When are you updating again?

Ana

Author's Response: I'm glad you liked them. I was wondering where you had gone. You're my most faithful reviewer. The next chapter is already in the hands of the MODs so it's up to them how quickly it gets up. Stay tuned!

Bad Cliffie for two reasons! They weren't finished yet...and they hadn't talked! And what did Lucius want that was so important?! But we like cliffies, because we keep reading. And go Hermione for being so brave! I'm kind of glad they got to this point because of her, it keeps them much more in character.

Author's Response: Sorry to keep you suspense, but it must be done. *cue evil laughter*
I agree that in order for Severus to committ such an act as giving in to his feelings, he would need a shove in that direction. Oh, if only I could be the one doing the shoving...